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UK Surgeon Chopped Off His Legs To Claim Rs 5.4 Crore In Insurance Payout
A UK vascular surgeon was accused in court of amputating both of his legs to claim 500,000 pounds in insurance payouts. Neil Hopper, 49, from Cornwall, claimed that he lost his legs because of sepsis.
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"Make Them Regret": Iran's Top Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Trump, Netanyahu
Iran's top Shiite cleric has issued a 'fatwa' or religious decree against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them "enemies of God".
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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England Star, Picked For India Tests, Considered Amputating Toe. Reason: His Bowling Style
Brydon Carse, who has emerged as one of England's most promising fast-bowling options after picking up 27 wickets in only five Tests, has been named in the squad for the opening Test against India.
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UK Woman Undergoes Two Amputations After Minor Injuries Due To Rare Pain Disorder
Her ordeal began in 2017 after she accidentally dropped a perfume bottle on her right foot.
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Chinese Teen's Chemistry Experiment Ends In Tragedy: Arm Lost, Eyes Damaged
The teenager will have to undergo skin grafting and a cornea transplant surgery. One of his arms was amputated, and he will require an artificial limb.
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'A Leg To Stand On': Ghana Amputee Making Do-It-Yourself Prosthetics
People in Ghana's rural and impoverished north can often get caught in a grim medical catch-22.
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Tourist's Both Hands Bitten Off As She Tries To Take A Picture With Shark
The woman reportedly had one of her hands amputated at the wrist and the other mid-way down her forearm.
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US Man Who Burnt Thumb While Cooking On A Camping Trip Gets Legs Amputated
A 40-year-old man in the US had both his legs amputated after burning his right-hand thumb on a skillet during a camping trip.
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US Influencer With Rare Cancer Holds Funeral For Her Amputated Arm: "Thanks For The Memories"
She bid farewell to the amputated limb with a symbolic funeral ceremony on January 15.
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Shark Attack Survivor Crowdfunds For Prosthetic Hand After Insurance Company Refused To Pay
The attack left Foley requiring extensive medical care, including the amputation of her left mid-forearm and treatment for injuries to her midsection.
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15-Year-Old Boy In US Has Fingers Amputated After Vape Explodes In His Face
A 15-year-old boy in the US suffered severe injuries and had his finger amputated after his vape exploded in his face.
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Kayaker, Trapped On Australian River, Gets Leg Amputated In 20-Hour Rescue
The man was navigating rapids in Tasmania's Franklin River with some friends on Friday when his leg got "wedged between rocks".
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China Boy, 4, Loses Finger After Father Takes Him To Foot Massage Parlour For Nail Infection
A four-year-old boy in China had to have his finger amputated after his father took him to a foot massage parlour to treat a fungal infection in his nail.
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Quarter Of Those Wounded In Gaza Have "Life-Changing Injuries": WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that at least a quarter of those hurt in the war raging in Gaza have suffered "life-changing injuries", many requiring amputations and other "huge" rehabilitation needs.
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UK Surgeon Chopped Off His Legs To Claim Rs 5.4 Crore In Insurance Payout
A UK vascular surgeon was accused in court of amputating both of his legs to claim 500,000 pounds in insurance payouts. Neil Hopper, 49, from Cornwall, claimed that he lost his legs because of sepsis.
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"Make Them Regret": Iran's Top Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Trump, Netanyahu
Iran's top Shiite cleric has issued a 'fatwa' or religious decree against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them "enemies of God".
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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England Star, Picked For India Tests, Considered Amputating Toe. Reason: His Bowling Style
Brydon Carse, who has emerged as one of England's most promising fast-bowling options after picking up 27 wickets in only five Tests, has been named in the squad for the opening Test against India.
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UK Woman Undergoes Two Amputations After Minor Injuries Due To Rare Pain Disorder
Her ordeal began in 2017 after she accidentally dropped a perfume bottle on her right foot.
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Chinese Teen's Chemistry Experiment Ends In Tragedy: Arm Lost, Eyes Damaged
The teenager will have to undergo skin grafting and a cornea transplant surgery. One of his arms was amputated, and he will require an artificial limb.
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'A Leg To Stand On': Ghana Amputee Making Do-It-Yourself Prosthetics
People in Ghana's rural and impoverished north can often get caught in a grim medical catch-22.
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Tourist's Both Hands Bitten Off As She Tries To Take A Picture With Shark
The woman reportedly had one of her hands amputated at the wrist and the other mid-way down her forearm.
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US Man Who Burnt Thumb While Cooking On A Camping Trip Gets Legs Amputated
A 40-year-old man in the US had both his legs amputated after burning his right-hand thumb on a skillet during a camping trip.
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US Influencer With Rare Cancer Holds Funeral For Her Amputated Arm: "Thanks For The Memories"
She bid farewell to the amputated limb with a symbolic funeral ceremony on January 15.
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Shark Attack Survivor Crowdfunds For Prosthetic Hand After Insurance Company Refused To Pay
The attack left Foley requiring extensive medical care, including the amputation of her left mid-forearm and treatment for injuries to her midsection.
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15-Year-Old Boy In US Has Fingers Amputated After Vape Explodes In His Face
A 15-year-old boy in the US suffered severe injuries and had his finger amputated after his vape exploded in his face.
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Kayaker, Trapped On Australian River, Gets Leg Amputated In 20-Hour Rescue
The man was navigating rapids in Tasmania's Franklin River with some friends on Friday when his leg got "wedged between rocks".
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China Boy, 4, Loses Finger After Father Takes Him To Foot Massage Parlour For Nail Infection
A four-year-old boy in China had to have his finger amputated after his father took him to a foot massage parlour to treat a fungal infection in his nail.
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Quarter Of Those Wounded In Gaza Have "Life-Changing Injuries": WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that at least a quarter of those hurt in the war raging in Gaza have suffered "life-changing injuries", many requiring amputations and other "huge" rehabilitation needs.
